Want a cat that’s large and in charge? Meet Marge, our Pet of the Week! This five-year-old brown and white tabby girl is affectionate and talkative, though she does have a shy side. Marge enjoys tasty snacks and playtime. Marge is a very observant girl, and may need some time to get used to new […]
Say hello to Passionflower, our Pet of the Week! This almost two-year-old pittie mix is the sweetest girl you could ever meet! She is considered a large breed dog. Passionflower is incredibly food motivated and will do anything for a yummy treat. That helps as she learns new skills, and she will be the BEST […]
Have you been thinking about adding a furry “fur-ever” friend to your family? This Thursday, April 30 may be your day! To celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Regional Animal Services of King County will waive pet adoption fees for one day only for all cats, dogs, rabbits, and other critters. (A pet license fee […]
Experience love to the moon and back with Laika, our Pet of the Week! This almost three-year-old German Shepherd mix was brought in to the Pet Adoption Center last year, and has been spending the last few months with one of our awesome foster volunteers. Laika’s foster mom says she gets along with the other […]
The Cat Adoptions Building, a newly-refurbished trailer at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), will open on March 27 to receive incoming cats and allow adopters to once again choose a new furry feline friend on-site at the Pet Adoption Center in Kent. During the December 2025 storms, the cat building at the Pet […]
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) staff recently completed the Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) training. The coursework consisted of more than four hours of challenging curriculum followed by a test which provided continuing education credits to staff. By taking this course, RASKC staff committed […]
You can make a canine a “lucky dog” this month at Regional Animal Services of King County! Through March 31, you can adopt any adult dog (six months or older) for just $50 during our “Luck of the Dog” adoption special. Adopting a dog from RASKC is always a great value. Not only will you […]
Put some spark into your life with Spork, our Pet of the Week! This five-year-old pittie boy has an interesting back story. He was a stray that walked into a local bar looking for help, and since then he’s been charming everyone he meets! Spork is a smart and resourceful dog, though he can take […]
Unfortunately, the cat building at Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) sustained significant damage from falling trees during the recent storm and the structure has been deemed unsafe for occupancy. As a result, we have lost more than half of our available cat housing. This has a tremendous impact on our ability to help […]
UPDATED: December 18, 2025 – 3:30 p.m. Out of caution due to the ongoing flood emergency and recent damage from storms, we are limiting operations at the Pet Adoption Center until further notice. We are asking residents to: Also, because many roads in the Kent Valley are closed or restricted due to flooding, we ask […]
Tails from RASKC 